Part-time Employment
Working part-time while you pursue your degree is an excellent way to earn money. It also allows you to develop skills and a work history that will be important once you graduate from NMU.
Part-time jobs (on- and off-campus), summer jobs, and internships are posted in Handshake. Handshake allows you to easily search through these jobs, 24/7. To access Handshake, log into MyNMU and click on 'Handshake' under the 'Student Services' tab.
Working Off-Campus:
No matter what kind of job you're seeking, the Marquette community offers an abundance of employment opportunities. Wherever you choose to work, you are sure to gain valuable skills that will make you more 'marketable' upon graduation.
Working On-Campus:
A wide variety of positions are available to you on-campus, whether or not you qualify for Federal Work-Study as part of your financial aid package. Working on-campus often offers you a flexible work schedule while providing a greater sense of connectivity to and knowledge of the campus community. Click here for more information about Federal Work-Study.
Download on-campus job applications or find them in Handshake.
Want a job within a specific department at NMU, but don't see a job posted in Handshake? View our on-campus department contact list so that you may contact them directly.
Guidelines:
- Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits undergraduate/4 credits graduate) to be a student employee.
- Students are permitted to work only 24 hours per week during the academic year if they work on campus.
Full-time Employment
Handshake
Handshake allows you to easily search through these full-time and part-time jobs, 24/7. Click here to log in and/or to create an account.
Stand out to Employers
Contact us to schedule an appointment to review your resume or do a mock interview.
Full-Time Jobs at NMU
Career opportunities at Northern Michigan University are coordinated by the Human Resources Department. Individuals interested in working at NMU are encouraged to visit Human Resources’ Employment Opportunities page. Questions about these jobs should be directed to Human Resources at (906) 227-2330 or hr@nmu.edu.
Private Citizen Employment
Private Citizen employment is when a person in the local community is looking for short to long term help from NMU students. We post these positions in Handshake under "Private Citizen." Private Citizen jobs can be any of the following: caregiver, snow removal. yard work. moving help, pet care, etc.
Below are some things you should be aware of when considering applying to one of these off-campus opportunities.
Background Checks
First and foremost, trust your gut about safety; if something feels unsafe when you arrive, do not proceed. If you are already there, leave, get to a safe space, keep yourself safe.
NMU does not conduct background checks on registered businesses; we often conduct a basic background search on individuals using the NMU Handshake system to hire help for tasks, but this is just a snapshot of past behavior and does not guarantee future employee safety. While we strive to connect students with reputable organizations, there are things students can do when considering a position:
- Ask questions about workplace culture and safety policies during your interview.
- Research the employer online, including State of Michigan registration, the business’s professional website, and reviews from past employees.
- For individual employers, you may check the Michigan Sex Offender Registry at https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/sex-offender-reg or run a background check private employers. The service costs $10, but anyone can run the check through the Michigan Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT).
The employer may also run a background check on you. If they wish to do so, they will need your permission and some basic information from you. The permission is often embedded in the employment application. Michigan law requires that if the background check comes back with information that makes the employer reconsider hiring you, you must have an opportunity to correct incorrect information.
Recognizing danger is crucial for maintaining your safety and well-being. By staying alert to potential hazards—whether physical, cultural, or legal—you can take proactive steps to protect yourself. If you identify unsafe conditions, speak up. If your concerns are not met, walk away, and please let NMU know about your concerns. We cannot force change at external employers, but we can stop posting their employment openings. Remember, a responsible employer values safety and well-being.
If you have any questions or concerns about Private Citizen Employment, please contact Career Services at (906) 227-2800 or at careers@nmu.edu
Spotting a Scam
In the NMU Career Services office, we do our best to screen each job posting for legitimacy. However, job scammers get more creative every day, and some may slip past us. As you are conducting your job search, please be alert and use the following as guidelines to keep your personal and financial information safe and confidential.
- If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- A little research goes a long way. Visit the company website, and perform a web search of the company name and other information listed to see if information is returned regarding known scams. Is the same position listed elsewhere online, and on the company’s official website?
- Are you able to speak with anyone in the organization? Is the phone number consistent with the address location; does the email address seem official or is it a personal account?
- Do not provide any financial information when applying for a job; this includes any bank account information or credit card numbers. There should be no requests for money or fees associated with a job application.
- Withhold your social security number and other personal identification information until you are certain the job offer is legitimate.
- Be very skeptical of job offers that do not include an interview of some kind.
- If you feel that a job posting is a scam, please contact us.
For more information on how to spot job scams, please visit the Federal Trade Commission’s website.
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Title IX
Northern Michigan University is committed to providing a learning, living and working environment free from discrimination. NMU supports the Title IX* federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including: gender based discrimination, pregnancy and parenting discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, voyeurism, and any other conduct of a sexual nature that is nonconsensual.
Title IX covers any area where an NMU student is assigned for placement (e.g. student teaching) and/or participates in an internship arranged or initiated by the University, during their term at NMU.
The University cares about you. If you believe you are experiencing or experienced sex discrimination, in a university or non-university sponsored placement and/or internship, please report. The University has resources and support information available for you.
To report, please contact:
Complaints against employees, applicants, and third parties
Janet Koski
Director of Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
105 Cohodas Building
906-227-2420
jakoski@nmu.edu
Complaints against students
Mary Brundage
Associate Dean of Students
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
2001 Hedgcock
906-227-1705
mbrundag@nmu.edu
Emergency
Public Safety and Police Services
158 Services Building
906-227-2151
*Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 is a federal law that states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
